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Here is the full music video of Alex's song, "Change", which urges hope for recovery after Japan's earthquake disaster and was featured on the FCI Morning Eye TV show March 12, 2013.

３月１２日放送のFCIモーニングEyeでご紹介した東日本大震災の復興を願う曲「ＣＨＡＮＧＥ」のフルバージョンです。

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Here in New York City, the signs of spring are nearly upon us. The tree buds aren't peaking out just quite yet, but, under this clear sunny sky, there is a faint warmth in the air.

こちらニューヨークでは、そろそろ春の気配です。樹木の芽はまだ出ていないけど、晴れ晴れした空の下で、空気がほんのり温かく感じられます。

On this occasion of the 2nd anniversary of the Japanese tsunami and earthquake disaster, I would like to offer my heartfelt sympathy to those who have met hardship, to those who were lost, and to those who lost family and friends.

東日本大震災2周年に際し、被害に遭われた方、亡くなられた方、そして、大切なご家族やお友達を失った方、心からお見舞いを申し上げます。

I continue to be deeply moved by the heart and resilience of everyone in Japan; as much as is possible, I would like to give my all through my music, as one way of contributing.

僕は、日本の皆様の力強さに感銘を受け、微力ながら、音楽を通して、出来る限りのお力になりたいと思っております。

Remembering one of my favorite words, "kizuna", meaning "bonds" or "human connections", I hope we continue to support each other.

僕の好きな言葉「絆」を忘れずに、今後とも皆様と一緒に、支え合っていくことを強く望んでおります。

Please join me in the hopes of a spring that brings us closer to recovery from the disaster in Japan.

On September 22nd in Tokyo, I will be performing at a special event for the TOMODACHI Initiative! "Tomodachi" means friend in Japanese, and the TOMODACHI Initiative works to deepen the friendship between America and Japan–and it also greatly helps those affected by the terrible 2011 tsunami and earthquake in northeastern Japan.

What I'm looking forward to is not only performing my songs "CHANGE" and "American Boy" for esteemed Japanese and American attendees, but also especially getting to meet, have dinner, and chat with a group of courageous students affected by the disaster.

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ALEX YORK

New York City born and raised, singer-songwriter Alex York draws influences from an eclectic mix of music legends, from David Bowie and The Beatles to Japanese greats Southern All Stars and Misora Hibari---all the while soaking up the fresh stylings of his own generation's pacesetters. He is also a strong supporter of Japan's reconstruction efforts after the 2011 earthquake/tsunami disaster, and he donates 20% of his profits to disaster relief.ニューヨークで生まれ育ったシンガーソングライターのアレックス・ヨークは、彼の世代の斬新的なアーテイスト共鳴すると同時に、デヴィッド・ボウイ、ビートルズ、更にサザンオールスターズ、美空ひばりに至るまで、洋楽邦楽に囚われない伝統的な様々なジャンルの音楽の影響を受ける。親日家として知られるアレックス・ヨークは、１日も早い日本の復興を願い、活動利益の２割を震災救援の寄付に充てる。